{"podcast":{"title":"The DroneOn Show","slug":"the-droneon-show-7309385","podcast_index_feed_id":7309385,"rss_url":"https://feeds.castos.com/k9v51","website_url":"https://the-droneon-show.castos.com","image_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/6537f5d7c678e0-03541919/images/-T3A0878250402Drone-On-First-Episode-Square-1-.jpg","author":"Austin Miller","episode_count":56,"summary":"The Drone On Show is your ultimate podcast for everything drones! Join us as we dive into the exciting world of drone technology, from our company’s groundbreaking work using thermal drones to recover lost deer for hunters and agricultural drones to revolutionize crop spraying for farmers. But we don’t stop there—we explore it all: cutting-edge advancements, regulations, and the limitless possibilities of drones in every industry. Expect thrilling stories, expert insights, and a passion for innovation that keeps you hooked. Whether you’re a drone enthusiast, hunter, farmer, or tech lover, tune in for a show that soars above the rest!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T00:18:58.843097+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-droneon-show-7309385"},"episode":{"title":"From Cattle Farmer to Running a Spray Drone Business in the Mountains | The DroneOn Show Ep 50","slug":"from-cattle-farmer-to-running-a-spray-drone-business-in-the-mountains-the-droneon-show-ep-50","published_at":"2026-05-29T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-droneon-show-7309385/from-cattle-farmer-to-running-a-spray-drone-business-in-the-mountains-the-droneon-show-ep-50","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-droneon-show-7309385","url":"https://the-droneon-show.castos.com/episodes/pac-aerial","audio_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/6537f5d7c678e0-03541919/2476407/c1e-6430ru7jw76fxoq612-pkn575jpupzw-nqg61a.mp3","summary":"In episode 50 of the DroneOn Show, Mike and Jay catches up with Preston Cave of Pac Aerial Applications in North Carolina. Preston shares his journey from growing up on a tobacco farm and showing cattle to building a successful spray drone business. He talks about tackling rugged mountain terrain, Christmas tree applications, cover crops, pastures, and using a mini truck to access tough spots. The conversation covers upgrading from T40s to T50s, considering the T100, battling the 300ft ceiling, long days on the job, and practical advice for new operators looking to scale in challenging environments.","meta_description":"In episode 50 of the DroneOn Show, Mike and Jay catches up with Preston Cave of Pac Aerial Applications in North Carolina. Preston shares his journey from…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3131,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-droneon-show-7309385/episodes/from-cattle-farmer-to-running-a-spray-drone-business-in-the-mountains-the-droneon-show-ep-50/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-droneon-show-7309385/from-cattle-farmer-to-running-a-spray-drone-business-in-the-mountains-the-droneon-show-ep-50.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}